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FL S0732

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Smith

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering from issuing licenses or permits to applicants convicted of animal cruelty, felony aggravated assault or battery, or felony child abuse; requires immediate revocation of licenses for those convicted of animal cruelty.

  • Extends the prosecution timeline for violations from 90 days to 180 days after the violation is committed.

  • Requires the division to maintain injury records for racing greyhounds for 7 years, including details on the greyhound's identification, location, type of injury, and racetrack conditions; makes records available to the public upon request.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $1,500 for knowingly making false statements on injury records, with subsequent violations resulting in fines of at least $3,000.

  • Requires dog racing permit holders to maintain safe facilities and racetrack surfaces, install lure removal devices, and insulate exposed electrical wires; authorizes the division to adopt rules for racetrack safety standards.

Legislative Description

Greyhound Racing

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries11/18/2015

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